Clinical trials
Brain Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 176 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06626308Recruiting
Early signs in Huntington’s gene carriers study
This study looks for early changes in the body and brain of people who carry the Huntington’s disease gene but don’t yet have symptoms. It may help find better ways to track the disease early.
GrenobleAges 18–70 - NCT07424170Recruiting
Exercise and brain function in older adults after surgery
This trial tests whether a special protein released during exercise (irisin) can help protect brain function and prevent confusion after surgery in older adults. It involves non-heart surgery with spinal anesthesia.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07400484Recruiting
N-CAD levels and brain function in children with autism
This study compares levels of a protein called N-CAD and brain function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus typically developing children. It may help researchers understand how the brain works differently in autism.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3–5 - NCT07386769Recruiting
Brain activity during social interaction in opioid use
This study looks at how the brain works during social interactions in people who use opioids regularly. It may help researchers understand how opioid use affects the way you connect with others.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05755919Recruiting
Brain mapping during epilepsy surgery with special brain electrodes
This study looks at how to map brain function in people having epilepsy surgery by recording brain signals using special electrodes placed on or inside the brain. It may help doctors better understand which brain areas cause seizures.
Detroit, MichiganAges 6 months–21 years - NCT07289061Recruiting
Positive psychology for early memory changes
This trial tests whether positive psychology exercises can help improve memory and brain function in people with very early memory changes. It may be a good fit if you have noticed new memory concerns or a mild cognitive impairment.
ThessalonikiAges Any age - NCT06986967Recruiting
Comparing Blood Flow Methods During Aortic Arch Surgery
This study compares two methods of supplying blood to the brain during surgery on the main artery from the heart (aorta) and the aortic arch. It may help determine the safest way to protect the brain during cooling and surgery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06426303RecruitingPhase 4
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment in Veterans: Brain and Inflammation
This study is for veterans with alcohol use disorder who have been sober for 5 days to 3 weeks. It looks at how trauma, inflammation, and brain function relate to alcohol problems and how well treatment works. You will be in a group that gets medication or a placebo.
Portland, OregonAges 18–60 - NCT06192407Recruiting
Healthy fats and brain function in older adults
This study tests whether healthy fats (fatty acids) can support brain function as we age. If you are 65–75 and in good general health, you may be able to help researchers learn more about diet and the aging brain.
Burlington, VermontAges 65–75 - NCT06224530Recruiting
Testing levetiracetam's effect on brain function in psychosis risk
This trial tests whether a single dose of levetiracetam, a medication that affects brain chemistry, can change brain function and thinking in people at risk for psychosis. The goal is to see if it might help prevent symptoms from worsening.
London, LondonAges 18–40 - NCT06097013Enrolling by invitation
Brain function study for consciousness disorders
This trial is testing a brain function evaluation system to help understand and possibly improve care for people with disorders of consciousness caused by brain injury, stroke, or lack of oxygen. It is for both acute (recent) and prolonged (lasting) cases.
BeijingAges 14–60 - NCT05691439Recruiting
Sleep Timing, Mood, and Brain Circuits in Teens With Depression
This study looks at how sleep timing affects brain function related to mood and “pleasure” in teenagers who have depressive symptoms. It may help researchers understand why depression and reduced interest/pleasure can happen, and how sleep patterns might be a key factor.
Eugene, OregonAges 14–18 - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT05682248Enrolling by invitation
Testing a brain assessment and stimulation system for unconsciousness
This trial studies a device and plan to assess brain function and deliver an intervention in people who are in a coma, minimally conscious state, or unresponsive arousal state after brain injury, stroke, or lack of oxygen. If you qualify, it may help doctors understand and potentially improve brain function over time.
BeijingAges 14–80 - NCT05684094Recruiting
Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
Eugene, OregonAges 18–24 - NCT04165746Recruiting
Early care program for very young children in foster systems
This study looks at how an early support program affects the development of infants who are newly entering institutional care or foster care in the São Paulo area. It may help families and caregivers support healthy growth during a critical first period.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Up to 2 years - NCT00025935Recruiting
Brain function study in children with mood problems
This study looks at how the brain works and how mood disorders change over time in children and teens with severe irritability, anger, and temper outbursts. It includes brain scans and regular check-ins to understand the illness better.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–85 - NCT07430150Recruiting
Long-term effects of oxygen therapy on thinking after brain injury
This study checks if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) has lasting benefits for thinking skills in people who have had a traumatic brain injury.
ZrifinAges 18 years+ - NCT06082648Recruiting
Brain and bowel recovery after ultra-low rectal cancer surgery
This trial studies how a noninvasive brain stimulation technique (TMS) and brain scans (fMRI) might help improve bowel function and quality of life after surgery for ultra-low rectal tumors. It is for patients who have had a specific surgery (intersphincteric resection) and a temporary ileostomy.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06386510Recruiting
Nerve stimulation to improve arm function after stroke
This trial tests whether stimulating certain nerves in the head can help improve arm movement and brain recovery in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It may be an option if you still have some arm movement but are not currently in rehab.
Laval, QuebecAges 18–85 - NCT07865546Recruiting
Advanced brain scans for epilepsy surgery planning
This study uses a very powerful MRI scanner to get detailed images of the brain. It aims to help doctors better understand and plan surgery for people with epilepsy that doesn't improve with medication.
Pisa, ItalyAges 6–65 - NCT07442734Recruiting
Ear stimulation for stomach discomfort and sleep problems
This trial tests a treatment using gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to see if it helps people who have both functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort) and trouble sleeping. It aims to improve both symptoms and understand how the treatment works.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07742878Recruiting
Vision testing in people with recent brain injury
This study tests a new device called the Traq™ that looks at how well the two eyes work together. It's for people with a recent mild-to-moderate brain injury and for people without one, to see if the device can spot vision changes after injury.
Waukee, IowaAges 12 years+ - NCT05389787Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve thinking in schizophrenia
This pilot study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum (a part of the brain) using TMS can improve brain function and thinking in people with schizophrenia. If you qualify, you may receive TMS and undergo brain/cognitive assessments to see whether it helps.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 176 recruiting brain function studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a brain function trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a brain function trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.